Topeka to Host Populist Conference for 1895 Campaign
Preparations are underway in Topeka during late January for a major state conference of Populists Democrats and free silver supporters. Leaders from across the state will gather to map work plans and policies for the coming year with expected talks on party organization and candidate prospects.
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Kesasa
Bert
Jasuati
Biacia
Chatman
Topeka
Fentusry
Atbe
Elis Cher
Fragmented OCR Reflects Turbulent Political Names
The garbled text references a secretary of state and an incumbent judged by a prior era, with scattered mentions of office duties, salaries, clerks, and petitions. It hints at political transitions and a charity board bearing administrative responsibilities, all within a confused account of an election or appointment process.
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Mr. Bush
Bere
Wellington
Provest Pneumonia Cure Promoted by Patent Remedy
A vintage ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for pneumonia and a cure for coughs and colds. It claims extensive use with no reported pneumonia cases and urges readers to keep it at hand, naming druggists and a Boston address for orders.
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Diane Papuaisma
Tee Bether
I Chamberlain
Amory
Pneumonea Persors
iAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS AND EVENTS IN TOPEKA
A garbled Topeka page reports on local happenings and people. Judge Maxen and state officials are noted, with various court dates, appointments, and community anecdotes across police, education, and public works.
Mob Seizes Suspect in Mississippi Family Slayings
Protests in Simpson County Brook Haven Misa Der 17 mob demanded evidence. An accused accomplice Charley Lewis linked to a wife and four children murder at Brown Smith is pressed amid mob meetings. A blood stained coat found with a woman who sheltered the suspect fuels tension.
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Santa Fe
New Mizire
Ible
G A Kimball
Huck Tefund
Deveeley
Poe Fersane
Crawfons
Fwca Gymnasiom Ees
FW. Co AL
Bey Friemide Aire
Ralph Quw
Topeka
Mr. Smit
Altsby
Walter Dechesx
Mra J. &.Speput
Stase Reformatory
Tess
Mondey
State Reformatory
Thorpe
Peethwest
Pearth and
Madison
Brook Haven
Misa
Bankstown Ferry
Simpson County
Charley Lewis
Brown Smith
Bankstown Petry
Oscar Farrell
Tom Waller
Ites
Berty
Ferrell
Y Lewis
Giles Berry
Terri Waller
Last Mississippi murderer hanged amid lingering pleas of innocence
Charly Lewis was hanged after Mayys of protest by Weller claiming innocence. The case ends with a quiet, final link in what many deem one of Mississippi's most horrific murders.
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Charly Lewis
Weller
Mississippi
Postal Telegraph plans westward expansion and new routes
The Postal Telegraph Cable company outlined a four million dollar plan to extend lines to Ogden Salt Lake City and beyond. Directors expect entry into Utah Wyoming Montana Idaho and rapid cross country growth. A Canadian link to Denver City is anticipated as operations expand across most states.
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Western Union
New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Huber
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wyoming
Monvank
Idaho
Deveson City
Union
Ural
Helens
Mont
Union Pacific routes touted for fastest service in Kansas and beyond
Advertisements tout Union Pacific as the fastest route through Kansas and Colorado with superior service and luxury cars including Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Timetables and fare details, plus pamphlets describing the country, are offered from depot agents Fulton and others. Also promote patent medicines and local goods with multiple vendor names and addresses.
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Union Pacific
Kansas
Colorado
Denver
Cheyenne
Sault Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Aig
Sensational Variety Act Dazzles New York Crowd
A slender dark haired performer billed as Cheredyt appeared at Hester and Bits with a risqué routine. The act featured Frenchy in provocative dress and bold costumes, ending with audience applause and mixed reactions.
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Charmion
Kester & Biat
New York
Hester & Bits
Gaurg
Vadhter
Deshines
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